David Shribman: Bygone era of sturdy Senate

4:49 PM,
Apr. 9, 2013

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David Shribman

Not as fanciful as you think. It's only April and already seven lawmakers have announced they won't run again in elections still 18 months away. Almost certainly more will join them. Last year, 10 senators shied away from running.

Hardly anyone wants to be in the world's most exclusive club - it's actually called that, though many describe it as the cave of winds. Especially the men and women who are in it now. ...